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Certain occasions inevitably require us to dress up and choose a hairstyle that is normally more elegant from what are used to wear. While it can be easy to assume that we must choose complex hairstyles in order to be able to match the occasion it does not necessarily have to be so. Simple and elegant hairstyles can help you feel gorgeous and get ready for the event a lot faster.

In the last couple of years many women have come to embrace the
idea that sometimes less is truly more when it comes to hair
styling. As a result formal hairstyles have become more diversified
and less complex hairstyles have to come to be just as appreciated
as more elaborate ones. Whether you like romantic hairstyles or you
prefer a combination of modern and classic elements you can find
hairstyles that match your
preference if you know what to look for.

Loose hairstyles are a great choice for those who have relatively
healthy tresses and who want to get a quick and simple hairstyle
that will frame their features at the same time. Loose curly
hairstyles are a great choice for those who want to add a little
bit of natural volume and create an interesting hair texture
without too much effort.

Depending on the effect you are trying to get you can opt for loose
messy curls or if you are in the mood for something a little more
vintage you can use a triple barrel curling iron to get the result
you are after. If you have naturally curly hair and you don't have
time to tame your tresses for a more polished look braiding can be
a simple yet extremely effective solution.

Making a simple ponytail look glamorous by creatively using a few
simple styling skills is another idea that can be used when you are
short on time yet you want to get a spectacular result. Adding a
few curls at the bottom of the hair, using feminine hair
accessories to be able to get a more eye catching result are just a
few simple examples that can illustrate the multiple possibilities
you have when it comes to creating an elegant look in a matter of
seconds. The hair length is obviously the factor that most
influences the choices you have but these ideas generally work well
for shoulder length and long hair.

If your idea of elegance involves half up/down
hairstyles or classy updos, you might have to dedicate a
little more time to styling than you would for loose
hairstyles.

While not necessarily harder to create, these hairstyles often
require additional time to create volume and place it adequately to
get the desired results. Creating a bump hairstyle or a simple bun
are by far the most obvious choices as they don't require any
special styling skills. It goes without saying that these
hairstyles can be customized even further by adding more elements
such as braids or twists.

Pay attention to the overall structure as well as the placement of
all the elements of the hairstyle you are trying to create is very
important as it will affect the way your facial features are being
emphasized. That's why if you have a long face it is best to opt
for a side bun instead of a top knot for example. Similarly a side
part can help you decrease the overall length of the face while
also helping you add a distinctive element to your
hairstyle.

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Roxy Johnson

Typical beauty and fashion enthusiast, always looking out for the moment's hottest trends